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The purpose of a fruit tree is to bear fruit. No one plants an apple, pear, grapefruit, or orange tree to provide shade. We expect that, in due time, fruits trees will mature and bear fruit.

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My old friends have come to spend the spring and summer with us again. I haven’t seen them since last September, but here they are. I was telling my wife on Monday we should be getting ready because I knew they’d be here for their annual unannounced visit, and they would be hungry and ready for a meal.

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“Cursed be anyone who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them”.  God wasn’t going to allow any loopholes here!

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Of all the books of the Bible, Romans is my favorite. Chapter 8 may very well be my favorite chapter in the book for many reasons. It starts with the declaration that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, and it ends with the encouraging reassurance that there is nothing in all of creation that can separate us from the love of God…

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The beautiful things in life pass way too quickly.

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You have also heard Job defend himself, holding fast to his innocence.  He boldly tells his friends what he would do if God would answer him. 

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“YOU WILL KEEP ON HEARING, BUT WILL NOT UNDERSTAND; YOU WILL KEEP ON SEEING, BUT WILL NOT PERCEIVE” Matthew 13:14; cr. Isaiah 6:9.

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we need others to speak to us about our sin issues of which we may be unaware or in denial of. Loving communication, even concerning the most difficult issues, characterizes authentic Christian relationships.

Many of you know that I’m the president of my homeschool co-op board, I’ve been on the board for the last 5 years- though I’m looking forward to taking a break from it starting in June.

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